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L625 TJK

1993 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,422 mi
Last recorded111,422 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 BMW 520119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL625 TJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,422 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

centre exhaust mounting clamp corroded

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

exhaust centre heat shield damaged

exhaust tail silencer casing corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low at edges

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 114,404 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear brake pipes corroded

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

centre exhaust mounting clamp corroded

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

exhaust centre heat shield damaged

exhaust tail silencer casing corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low at edges

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,608 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

drivers rear brake back plate damaged

exhaust heat shields damaged

n/s/f brake pad sensor wires broken

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

tail silencer outer casing corroded

wiper scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting rubber brocken

drivers rear brake back plate damaged

exhaust heat shields damaged

passenger front brake pad sensor wires brocked

tail silencer outer casing corroded

wiper scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash

centre exaust mounting rubber brocken

drivers rear brake back plate damaged

exaust heat shields damaged

passenger front brake pad sensor wires brocken

tail silencer outer casing corroded

wiper scratches on windsreen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,214 miles

n/s/f brake pad wires broken

o/s/r brake back plate damaged

exhaust heat shields damaged

n/s inner washer jet not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

corrosion, rear brake & fuel pipes.

tail silencer outer casing corroded

water droplets inside os inner headlamp lens

wiper scratches on screen

Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

corrosion, rear brake & fuel pipes.

exhaust heat shields damaged

n/s inner washer jet not working

n/s/f brake pad wires broken

o/s/r brake back plate damaged

tail silencer outer casing corroded

water droplets inside os inner headlamp lens

wiper scratches on screen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,665 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIPER SCRATCHES ON SCREEN

centre exhaust mounting broken

dash brake warning lamp on

exhaust heat shields damaged

n/s/f brake pad warning wires broken

o/s/r brake disc back plate damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2010 109,663 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIPER SCRATCHES ON SCREEN

centre exhaust mounting broken

dash brake warning lamp on

exhaust heat shields damaged

n/s/f brake pad warning wires broken

o/s/r brake disc back plate damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 107,560 miles

brake warning light on dash

passenger front brake pad wires brocken

rear number plate fading

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 101,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake warning lamp on

Fog lamp tell tale illuminates when reverse gear is selected

Fog lamp tell tale illuminates with the sidelights

Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,512 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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L625 TJK is a 1993 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L625 TJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L625 TJK registered?

L625 TJK is a 1993 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L625 TJK safe to buy?

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